Dumbarton Bridge, Arch bridge in Northwest Washington D.C., United States.
The masonry bridge features rounded arches and four buffalo sculptures along its span, connecting Dupont Circle with the Georgetown neighborhood over Rock Creek Park.
Construction of the bridge began in March 1914 and concluded in October 1915, with architect Glenn Brown implementing Romanesque Revival design principles.
The bridge incorporates Native American motifs, including decorative arches with Indian head designs based on a life mask of Sioux Chief Kicking Bear.
The structure serves as a major transportation route on Q Street Northwest, accommodating both vehicle traffic and pedestrian movement across Rock Creek Park.
The District of Columbia Commissioners named it Dumbarton Bridge in 1916 after the land tract where Georgetown was established.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1915
Architects: Glenn Brown
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.91083,-77.05111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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